September 11, 2009 / Front Page

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He's back...

Carlyle Walton returns to Central Texas to guide Metroplex Health System to next level
Rollins Brook Community Hospital had been through some troubling times in the late 1980s and early 1990s -- from hospital foreclosure to doctors' refusal to accept patients until specific conditions and upgrades were made. More...

Up next: heavy metal

Workers lay in steel for the Lampasas County Office Building addition, under construction directly north of the existing county building on Pecan Street. Guyco Inc. submitted the winning bid for the $1.66 million expansion project. More...

Library board member retires after 38 years

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

When Wanda Lesley became involved with the Lampasas Public Library, she likely never dreamed her interest would span nearly 40 years. And even though she recently retired from the Lampasas Advisory Board, Mrs. More...

Meetings

Lampasas County Commissioners will meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the county courthouse. The Lampasas City Council also will meet in open session on Monday. The council's workshop session will begin at 5:30 p.m. More...

Dedications

Dedications of two new Lampasas Independent School District campuses are slated later this month. Ceremonies at Lampasas High School will be held Sept. More...

Lifestyles

Local FFA chapter to host Fun Day

The Lampasas FFA will be the host chapter for the annual San Saba District FFA Association Fun Day on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the former Lampasas Middle School cafeteria and at Hanna Springs Swimming Pool. More...

Adopt a Pet

Bandit is a friendly, 4-monthold border collie-mixed breed who is full of energy and affection. He has a short-haired coat with black markings. Bandit gets along well with people and other dogs. More...

Joint gospel concert set

Two well-traveled Christian men's singing groups will perform a capella gospel favorites at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St., Saturday at 6 p.m. The Gospelaires quartet began singing in 1974. More...

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Sports

Heading into the snake pit

Badgers ready for road test against Rattlers after selecting full-time QB
By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

When the Badgers take to the field tonight, it will be like looking in a mirror. Other than the team colors, Lampasas and San Marcos are a lot alike. More...

Inspire a Dream

Many years ago, my daughter gave me a book called "Inspire A Dream," written by Steve Riach and Tom Henry. More...

Belton knocks off LHS in four sets

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Lady Badgers need to find their focus. After posting the biggest win in first-year head coach Beth Rutland's short career a little over a week ago against Rogers, the team has struggled with consistency on the court. More...

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Burn ban temporarily lifted

Ban scheduled to resume Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.

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San Marcos blanks Badgers 33-0

For a full story on the Badgers' non-district football game, please see Tuesday's sports section. More...

Richland Springs shuts out Lometa 48-0

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Holding on to the ball

Lometa Hornet Cody Brister is upended by a Zephyr defender in the Hornets' 28-20 win Saturday morning at Zephyr. Weather conditions Friday forced the game's postponement to the next day. With the win, the Hornets are 2-0 for the season. More...

County to wait for distributor purchase

By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer

Precinct 1 Commissioner Robert Vincent will not pave any more road this year, as the Lampasas County Commissioners Court will delay the purchase of an asphalt distributor. More...

School board

Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Building, 207 W. Eighth St. More...

Fund-raiser

An second annual Evening Under the Stars will be presented by Vision Downtown Lampasas! on Sept. 25. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a barbecue dinner at 7 p.m. There will be live music and auction items. More...

Deaths

Mr. Thompson

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Derrel Fane (Tom) Thompson of Lampasas died Sept. 8, 2009, at Darnall Army Community Hospital in Killeen. He was 69. Visitation is Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. More...

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News

Jail sentence handed down

In recent 27th District Court action, Stanley Lee Butts, 57, of Belton received a 10-month state jail sentence for endangering a child. He also was ordered to pay court costs of $215. More...

Law Enforcement Report

The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. Sept. 8 -- Dennis Wayne Williams, 56, of Marble Falls for possession of marijuana under two ounces. He made bond and was released from the Lampasas County Jail on Wednesday. More...

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Agribusiness

TSCRA: Health care plan would hurt ranching families

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association released the following statement after President Barack Obama rallied Congress for support of his government-run health care proposal. More...

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Lometa Reporter

Hornets set to face Richland Springs

By CLAY WHITTINGTON Staff Writer

The Hornets must contend with an angry giant tonight. One week after defeating Zephyr by eight points, 28-20, on the road, Lometa travels to Richland Springs where it will do battle with the state powerhouse. More...

Lometa ISD trustees to discuss grant

The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the school library to consider a resolution to accept a grant from the Criminal Justice Division. More...

Lometa Senior Center

111 N. W. Railway St. • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays. Monday, Sept. More...

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